US to provide $450 mn F-16 package to Pakistan

WASHINGTON: Notwithstanding India’s concerns, the United States is all set to provide $450 million F-16 sustainment package to Pakistan as there has been no objection to the deal from the Senate within the mandatory 30-day notice period. On September 7, the Department of State notified the US Congress – through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – about the determination of the Biden Administration to this defence sale for Pakistan under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.